Self Heating Bento Boxes

Self heating bento boxes found at the Shin-Osaka Station in Japan.

[solala]

both meals were not only convenient but also super healthy compared to all other fast food. we need this around the world!

[et]

Buying food from the trolleys on the Shinkansen is the closest I’ve felt to Harry Potter

[hanajaci]

I swear, Japan is always on another level

[molamolasir]

Her : « it takes 6 to 8 minutes to get warm »
My deaf-ass: «  SIXTY EIGHT MINUTES ?! »

[orophile]

Japan really put their entire brain to create comfort

[NatsumeKonno]

It's most likely just how the MRE is. You pull the string to release water and it mixes with the heating element to cause steam. While MRE there is no string you just open the bag fill water to a line. The water reacts with the heating element and just put your food in that same bag. Basicly same concept.

[Shogemon]

As a Japanese, I'll say this:

Bento on Shinkansen is what I consider an essential part of the experience.

Unfortunately if you're sensitive to smells in confined space like I am, it sucks.
I end up wearing a mask regardless of covid or allergy season because I unfortunately get nauseous smelling other people's bento 😢

[cantinadudes]

I love the Shinkansen so much, its comfortable, relatively cheap, fast and also incredibly on time. I was in Japan just a few days ago for 16 days so i had the rail pass for a week and it was a dream being able to take the train just like that. If it werent for the hardcore work culture, i would definitely love to live in Japan

[none_ya]

Japan is so advanced with everything. All of their food products and designs are superb. I wish we had things like that available in the US.

[Chanbarsu]

My stupid ass brain reading it as "Self HEALING bento box"

I was like: "how does it heal?"

[truckloadofrhymes]

Japan is miles ahead of everybody always we need this here in Canada If you have a job will you work outdoors this would be very handy I'm surprised it's not here

[mars]

That same technology has been used in MREs (military meals) for years! Very efficient and I was also amazed the first time I tried it lol

[thomashaas]

Lived here for years and did not know this. Every time I think I know everything about this country something new comes along to blow my mind 😅

[Bilal_is_joking]

They might not have flying cars but at least they have self heating bento boxes 🍱

[noob_cabbageleaf]

U just made me wanna eat entirety of Japanese cuisine in 1 sitting.

[ambercotton]

Those look AMAZING! and somfresh as well. They must be put together on a daily basis to be sold. I wish we had things like that in the USA.

[freechilli]

Oh! China has these boxes too. The one I came across is from a hotpot chain called Hai Di Lao. Instead of string, you're instructed to place water into a cavity with a sachet that causes an exothermic reaction. It's really fun to use.

[DanDukeBox]

It’s so intriguing how Japan exists from the future but now here with the rest of us. Pretty neat!

[Gameaddict]

Anybody else immediately think of Cowboy Bebop? That pull string instant ramen cup was always a fantasy as a kid.

[kimmyyyyyyyy]

Bro, Japan is making me jealous in almost everything they have